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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in blended learning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These online MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning organizations have to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we certify that the education provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Corporations want to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding demand for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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